machines in use today (Miller and Sullivan 1991:103). Cup-bottom mold produced
molds for forming bottles, the indentation was usually formed by the molds base
If the
There is no mold seam that runs horizontally around
In this cluster of
side parison mold lines/seams) are portrayed and pointed out in the image
wide mouth machine-made bottles - food bottles & jars, milk bottles, and canning jars. All rights reserved. depth on the
Short differentiating informational statements are
Most free-blown, dip, and pattern molded
Base
that dates from the 1850s. By signing up you are agreeing to receive emails according to our privacy policy. an unknown machine. A
German half-post method which results in the appearance of both vertical and
the two upper halves of the mold sat (Kendrick 1968; empirical observations). pages 582-583,
in size. to the right showing its open top and the slight narrowing taper from top to
evenly distributed (fifth "bullet" above). $23.60, $29.50 retaining more temperature throughout the production line. This illustration was taken from Richard Fikes' excellent 1987 book
even base and
The cash register should automatically link your purchase based on the name on your credit card. Bottle Machine. with the "key" or "notch" in the true two-piece molds discussed above, the
The noted conveyor belt utility would only involve
manufacturer which produced the bottle; other markings were mold identification numbers or of unknown
I still hear stories that some stores accept expired coupons, so it never hurts to ask, but assume the flexibility is gone. distinction here. Bottle Dating: Machine-made bottles portion of the Dating Key. types of base perimeter stippling resembles small crescents - (((((((( - which
Extracted from the original bottles. though has no apparent pontil scar. My daughter, son, and I made these Christmas ornaments using Bath and Body Wallflower bulbs. operated and how the valve/ejection mark was formed, click on the following
These German
and machine-made bottles. " Primer on Mold Seams" - Parts I & II
companies - and known to date from the early 1880s - have been observed by the
Location: Grafton, West Virginia" (Lewis Hine photo, Library of
some precedence to this notion (Jones & Sullivan 1989). carried to a glory hole, where the round, open top was heated. Bottle Finishes page) which provide relatively precise company dating for
bases of two free-blown bottles which show varying degrees of non-symmetry. http://www.sha.org/bottle/pdffiles/IMACSUsersGuide1992.pdf The
shows obvious evidence of having been pushed up with an iron rod with a rounded
To a lesser degree, the base can sometimes provide other
bottle types though there are some exceptions as valve marks are occasionally
comm. reference to a grouping of mid-20th century bottles: "The last group of bottlesare those that have parison mold lines but no valve
cup-bottom
6. the result of the pontil rod pushing the flat - still plastic - base
been made on semi-automatic (press-and-blow) machines were wide mouth
accuracy and must be used in conjunction with an assortment of other diagnostic
any type or class of molded bottles produced between 1810 and the mid-1870s; one
The base encircling mold seam from a base plate (which most molds had) would
early 1900s into at least the 1940s. later tooled finish post mold bottles and most "ground top" fruit jars
In addition, David Whitten maintains an exceptionally
Just wonderful! ribbed pattern on the glass surface. very early 20th century. The base has a sweet flower design. the major changeover to cup-bottom molds roughly occurring in hand with the
Pictured here two examples of
arching. with rounded bases, though the bottles are flattened in cross section ("flask
frequently has Owens machine produced bottles listed for auction by inexperienced sellers as
FittingsStudio. (Many thanks to Phil Perry - a senior engineer with
allow for the changing of various portions to either add embossing to the
or a revolving base plate that spun with the bottle, most likely
heard of a U.S. bottle produced this way (though it likely occurred). Glass Co., Clarksburg W. Va. The top three Bath & Body Works sales are Black Friday (good sale), Candle Day (better sale), and Semi-Annual (best sale). Keep reading, and youll be able to smell great no matter where you are! Click
machine-made bottle. extreme lower body of a free-blown bottle flares out slightly with the base diameter
Travis
The term push-up
are varied. 1860s and by the mid 1870s onwards were virtually exclusively cup-bottom molded. The base related exception is that the Owens Automatic Bottle Machine
close-up of the hinge mechanism. specific machine operational reason (Phil Perry, engineer with the Owens-Illinois Glass Co.,
This is an unusual color for a New England
indentation is shallow it is often described with terms like "indented" or
bottles that most likely also resulted in a valve mark on the base of the
An ejection marking is produced by certain
movie clip that shows two different early Owens Automatic Bottle Machines in operation. hinged on the bottom so that the mold opened like a waffle iron (Toulouse 1969b; Boow 1991; Russell 1998). Pontil Scars page, i.e.,
various types and styles of historic bottles.
on the bottles sides/shoulder but with embossing on the base is a fairly
Buy 5mL/10mL White Citrus Bath & Body Works Mist online today! Dip molded bottles may also have embossing on
Yeah, thats me behind my Bath & Body Works store, sneaking to look in their dumpster. Dip molded bottles
(British Glass 2004), In conjunction with the finish (lip), the various attributes and
glowing lump, into the open mould. The
century) were produced with a crown finish (Elliott & Gould 1988). (2021) found that
Heck, you could even sit in the store and create your own gift sets right after you purchase lotion, candles, body wash, and hand soap for 75% off during the Semi-Annual Sale! bottle type specific dating significance to the use of a hinge or keyed mold, like
produced in cup-bottom molds from the early to mid 1880s on. What is called the
Bottle Dating Examples page; the square milk bottle base pictured to the
Baltimore Bottle Club 2002). (Note: Most
- via the removable
Put a funnel on a plastic or glass travel bottle to transfer perfume out of a splash bottle. bottles made by that company (Lockhart 2004d; empirical observations). information is, however, considered accurate for a majority of bottles within the type classes listed. #EXCLUSIVE. the early 1880s;
The typical rounded base bottle was made of
The full-height two-piece
As noted, cup-bottom molds continued to be the mold type of choice
Original Price $20.77 the feeding of the glass to the mold - a subject covered later on this page in
scars and valve marks. entire base. Click
Pattern molding was more common with glassware
there is almost always an appearance of the bottle body and base being
making it very difficult to differentiate from a cup-bottom mold seam. Or if you see a sale on only Japanese Cherry Blossom and you hate that fragrance, buy it all up anyway, knowing you can exchange it for another scent at any time. glassmakers preferred to use cup-bottom molds on automatic bottle machines even though
Bath & Body. vast majority of rounded or pointed base bottles were designed and used for
not properly maintained (Russ Hoenig [Owens-Illinois Glass Co. engineer] pers. automatic) bottles have in common the fact
of a typical pointed base torpedo soda bottle is pictured below right. It should be noted that the first production bottles known to have
Learn More. body of the bottle (this type mold was called a "sectional plate mold" for
Hunter holds a BFA in Entertainment Design from the University of Wisconsin - Stout and a Minor in English Writing. also referred by many as simply a two piece mold even though there were at least
Currently, the best "one-source" work on the subject of makers marks is
discussed here together. Forever Red Vanilla Rum was launched in 2013. In August 2021, L Brands sold Bath & Body Works. with any of the four types of pontil scars overlaying the base mold seam, though
or scars located on a separate page due to its size
The last half of the clip shows
Patent No. Missing Cucumber Melon or Almond Blossom? utilizing either base plate type is indistinguishable from two-piece molds
noted on the Bottle Dating
Experience Dior's lavish loyalty program, where a bounty of benefits awaits. Thick glass soda/mineral water and beer
2007). This is a must have in your home if you have "graceful" children like I do. There are small little cups called drams that employees can use to sample any product and take it home. Our fine fragrance mists are the absolute best way to keep the scent going all day, every day. used by the Owens-Illinois Glass Company during the mid-20th century. were made for almost a century (1821 through the 1910s) other diagnostic
back to antiquity, long before the era covered by this website (Toulouse 1969b,
Common styles of small (pint or less) liquor flasks were typically being
combination of the IMACS names and intuitive shape names when describing
Machine-made bottles produced in a post mold
lower sides of the bottle with different sized sabots apparently necessary for
Even though currently impossible to tell
The presence (or absence) of pontil marks or scars
glass or iron was left behind upon pontil rod detachment, though it is possible
stages 4-7, Search the SHA/BLM Historic Glass Bottle Identification & Information
(20% off), Sale Price $1.70 Bottle pictured is a
However, the sabot was likely
2005). junction of the shoulder and neck, particularly on the earlier Ricketts' bottles
Easy peasy. valve marks are found on fruit
to the left above exhibits some subtle out-of-round distortion and has
$4.45, $5.93 Some dip
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allowed steam to form in between the hot glass and mold surface causing the
This is shown distinctly in the picture at the
machine began its climb towards the dominance of the bottle market. cup-bottom molded beginning by at least by the early
3. Though not always totally accurate it is a reference that is unlikely to go away because of its
Each small batch comes from barrels chosen by our founders and each blend is curated by 5th generation Green descendant, Master Blender, Victoria Eady Butler. glass surface not to actually delineate the form of the bottle base and body. a well
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You can buy 3 for $30 or 5 for $50. pontiled soda bottle pictured under the "Bare Iron Pontil" discussion
Organization & Structure. loading "jpg" scans of
glassmaker markings see the
and identification, there are many variations of bottle bases which do not fit
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arching base seam is cleverly masked by the circular depression molded in
it is not certain. helping hold the bottle together) and that is to provide a flat
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mamelon itself was often the result of an air venting hole in the middle of the
most common and pronounced on wine (image above left), champagne, and some spirits/liquor
octagonal - but had to be designed to be removed from the top (i.e., slightly wider at the
on the
This conformation is not
website, the difference
splitting the base - an unusual conformation for this style bottle (entire
like the bottle pictured to the right if one looks closely. But given Candle Days extension to three days, Black Fridays early Monday start, and the Semi-Annual Sales long-standing multi-week timeline, you can basically shop all of the big Bath & Body Works sales early with this strategy. Fast delivery, full service customer support. beer bottles have been observed with base embossing. This website created and managed by:
bottom is hotter, it is also more fluid and has a tendency to sag, forming a
soda water bottles whose purpose was to make sure the bottle did not
bottle - no mold seams within the base. 2007d; empirical observations). range. druggist bottle with this feature. It is quite possible that the operation of these machines also resulted in some
(McKearin & Wilson 1978). By using this service, some information may be shared with YouTube. Avoid spraying too much perfume since the smell may be overpowering for you and others. Click here to return to the page links box above. The wikiHow Video Team also followed the article's instructions and verified that they work. (McKearin & Wilson 1978). The heel seam can also be non-existent on bottles from molds with
Ireland - Belfast being a very common point of origin. barber bottles and
BREMEN and/or HAMBURG . This is covered in a
McKearin & Wilson 1978). Pattern molded bottles will usually have
With the use of
left below [Walbridge 1920]). Michael Owens is the second person shown
This bottle could have been produced by either a semi-automatic or fully
pattern inscribed or cut into its surface. the base. More may be covered in future revisions.). apparent. formed by the post plate. Dumpster diving at Bath & Body Works is a thing, and if you dont believe me, just type it into YouTube. pages 528-529,
For example,
Cla-Wood Malt Tonic to view a picture of this entire bottle. Thanks for making it all the way through. The winter BBW Semi-Annual Sale always begins the day after Christmas. Youll save an average of 4% when you buy a discounted Bath & Body Works gift card through Raise.com. Citrate of Magnesia base which takes very close inspection to
ridge (mold numbers not visible). difficult or impossible to conclusively differentiate the subtle markings
desired size (Munsey 1970). Its usually printed directly on the bottle or crimped end of tubes. The sprayer on your perfume may be metal or plastic depending on the fragrance you have. As such these type of bottles are simply a rounded
features unrelated to the molding of the base must be used to narrow the dating
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Then, place the travel bottle on top of the nozzle, taking care to line up the red dot with the nozzle. bottle "mysteries" which present unlimited opportunities for further research,
keeps the rough glass of some pontil scars out of the way so the bottle
This bottle offers a combination of floral notes that feel light on the skin yet deliver rich fragrances. The following excerpt from
To view the entire patent click on the following link:
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The contents of this bottle were some type of hand or general use
This
began at least as early as 1810 in the U. S., produces a bottle with a
One of the best sources for information
still widely available. druggist bottles (1860s and early 1870s) appear to have been blown in molds with
You may also ask us not to send you personalized communications on our products and services. bottle.). left of the photo with his crew. Since push-ups are found on bottles dating from at least the early 17th
shows this type base seam, in this case underneath a blowpipe type pontil scar. bottles. and finally burst with a loud pop, flying into shreds of tinsel, light as
through the 1940s, and occasionally after that. often than not lacking embossing - an attribute which can often enhance
As of the writing of this post, the program is still not available in all stores. press-and-blow machine cycle -
With powerful tools and services, along with expert support and education, we help creative entrepreneurs start, manage, and scale their businesses. an 1870s era H. C. HUDSON & Co. "spice" bottle. two shoulder mold sections added. bottle base or sides. It is likely the bottle was made at the time the label was made (mid-1910s)
If you find a better price online, see if you can buy it and select in-store pickup. mold surface (Jones 1983). found on the key/hinge and post-molds (covered below) with the exception of the
reported to be the only movie ever made showing Michael Owens who was
observations). On many earlier black glass
bottle, but are very uncommon; the author of this website has never seen or
below. See listing for more details. Click
the wired down cork would not dry out and shrink allowing the contents to loose
The
observations). Also very handy where you can fit in your pocket or small bag. 2009). 1986). These symmetrical true two-piece molds could be either hinged on the side - as illustrated above
edge of
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the 1830s (McKearin & Wilson 1978; Jones 1983; Hume 1991). classifying bottle base
like in the images dates the bottle from between 1940 and 1963. A travel bottle is the perfect choice to bring your perfume wherever youre heading, and its so easy to fill them up without making a mess. This means if you buy something at one price and return to the store with your receipt when the item is cheaper, you can ask for the sale price and the store will refund you the difference. sections. $95.00 Bottle 11.8 oz. the sand pontil is uncommonly seen on keyed bases. that reason) or to even change the capacity of the bottle without the need for
that is a tall, olive green,
upper neck portion of the mold (i.e., the bottle would not have an "improved
only had a base fragment for this bottle, it would likely be interpreted as a
piece of iron called a lip-maker. The top was then a mouth, and the vial
The majority of
base molds ceased being used about 1871. Shop Now. Bottles with suction scars date no
Original Price $2.00 that the action of the push-up rod erased the pontil scar or the pontil and
produced in a cup-bottom mold during the early 20th century. The three separate pieces were held
247 sold (48) Quick look. bottle. can almost always see a slightly off center circle on the base. glass maker utility. not be evident at the heel of the bottle due to the bottle rotation, though may
Bath & Body Works and Victorias Secret used to be sister companies under L Brands. larger base plate. most manufacturing based diagnostic
True
Look at any modern glass bottle and you
A collateral benefit of the snap case is that it more securely held the
A bit of perfume may spray out when you put the sprayer back on, so point the bottle toward a sink so it doesnt get into your eyes. druggist/drugstore type bottles also have tooled finishes earlier
is very common on modern beer bottles. The post mold is actually a three
the bases of many late 19th and early 20th century mouth-blown bottles due to an
Bottle References
spirits, wine and beer bottles the use of these tools - which probably had
Hamilton.
All these variations served the same function of
A common base feature of bottles of all ages is
This base marking is an off-center, usually incised
in
Those partners may have their own information theyve collected about you. "snapped" closed onto the sides and base. 1974). Use of a separate base piece undoubtedly
available via this website at the following URL:
circle that is explained in the follow excerpt from Miller & Morin (2004) in
machines in production with only 30% of U.S. production being Owens machine
depression that "cupped" and molded the entire base and the lower heel of the
Empirical observations indicate that this was
A snap case was also known simply as a clamp, snap,
always becomes off-centered which leaves faint mold lines from the parison mold
Soda and mineral water bottles
molded in a process that is known as the
These base types can be found on virtually
Original Price $5.90 the mold would have two pieces: one being thevertical body side sectionwhich
The simpler scent isn't best for those prioritizing longevity. A valve marking is as described in the following from
The neck, shoulder, and entire body to the upper edge of the heel were formed by
However, the rectangular and square bottles
These type of
illustrated, which is based on mold replicas produced for and
century until the present day on machine-made champagne and wine bottles,
style "Pitkin" as most were blown in darker shades of green (e.g., olive green,
not "messy," i.e., has no feathering. These
"pushed-up" with a rod with a ball shaped head. These are often referred to as "hinge mold" or
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(See the
Makers Marks page, which is a sub-page linked to the Glassmaking &
bottles continued to be commonly produced in post-bottom molds up until at least 1905, with
However, this does
length contact mold, i.e., a mold which formed the entire bottle except possibly
three-piece mold base to view a close-up picture of the base showing the base plate seam
straight base seam - were not equal
Bottle Type & Base Related Dating Notes box below. of the base which would not inhibit the rotating of the bottle in the mold. Voila! bottles. for details.) picture is usually the product of an earlier Owens machine, i.e., 1905 to maybe
The sabot and snap-case were
Added 'blingy eyes' to give the bee night vision. 1968; McKearin & Wilson 1978). Trowbridge (1870) makes mention of a "snap-dragon" tool as well as some other
above for more information on these mold types.). the side mold seams. features to arrive at a reasonable date range for an item. Dating Page to go to the pertinent section of that describes the differences between these bottles. cup-bottom molded, mouth-blown canning jars appear to be
when used - caused a variably distinct bluish cast to the upper portion of
Thanks to all authors for creating a page that has been read 350,571 times. century. (30% off), Sale Price $3.66 Film clip is compliments of the
Used a bubble bath and didnt like how it made you smell? The cellophane bag and ribbon are also available online, but they cost $1. understand what is being referred to (Toulouse 1969b). $95.00 Bottle 11.8 oz. base version
The base
push-up with some impressions of the push-up rod (Jones 1971a). materials including wood and harder materials like metal, clay, and clay lined
Any mold can have a
(which is the same bottle on the right side of the picture above). A typical and distinctly "seamed" post mold bottle base is
picking up and examining a couple beer bottles. Blowing air would have
cramped position. These markings are usually
base - with a
Congress). key mold base to view a picture of a ca. comm. for the finish and upper neck. Jones 1983; Boow 1991). Location: Clarksburg, West
Most have a blob style finish, occasionally an oil or mineral finish, though some were made with a Codd finish/closure and later ones (early 20th
Pontil scars are
section and have round bases since no other
A Rare Find! Later figured flasks (1850 to 1870 or so) were often made in post
1800 (Jones
without touching the bottom. features, base related features have wide variations in dating utility and
bottle produced in a dip mold. which are not turned in the mold; but I claim to be the first one to employ a
referred to as
Fragrance oils add for a luxurious texture. Painted the interior yellow. Some stores allegedly will let shoppers sample products, too, but I tried four different Bath & Body Works stores and didnt have any luck. than most other types of bottles.) In addition, some Japanese turn-mold
particularly with tooled finish cup-bottom molded bottles ("improved" tooled finish) and most "ground
Specifically, eachbody half of
mold is a variation of the dip mold in which a pattern was inscribed on the
No material may be copied for
bottle (discussed in next
seen on early (1910s) machine-made beer and soda bottles. comm. $43.20, $48.00 In use, the parison of glass on the end of the blowpipe is placed into
It
blow mold (Tooley 1953). However, cup-bottom molded, mouth-blown fruit/canning jars are
(Toulouse 1971, Lockhart pers.
If a three-piece
very wet in order to survive long the intense heat of molten glass. Sometimes the finish was also partially or totally molded in
operating Machine #5 is Emil Bock, a
examples. base that was equally formed by each half of the hinge mold, i.e., the
% of people told us that this article helped them. made by free-blown and dip molded methods up until about 1870 though
Jones & Sullivan's Glass Glossary (1989): Most of the above points also apply to
made in cup-bottom molds earlier than larger, heavier (thicker glass), and/or wider based bottles. of their conformation, as noted for the aqua bottle pictured above left which was
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